How far is it from Ruiru to Lamu Island?

The distance between Ruiru and Lamu Island is 522 km.

How do I travel from Ruiru to Lamu Island without a car?

The best way to get from Ruiru to Lamu Island without a car is to bus and travel which takes 13h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ruiru to Lamu Island?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Ruiru to Lamu Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lamu Island?

There are 77+ hotels available in Lamu Island.

Ruiru to Lamu Island - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and line 145 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Ruiru to Lamu Island by bus, plane, unknown, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Nairobi, fly to Lamu Airport, travel
best
1. Take the bus from Ruiru to Ruai Bypass
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Lamu Airport (LAU)NBO - LAU
3. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Island
4h
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindi
2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamu
3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Island
13h 10m
Train, bus, travel
1. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasa
2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamu
3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Island
14h 15m
Line 145 bus to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Lamu Airport, travel
1. Take the bus from Fly Over to Safari Park
2. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lamu Airport (LAU)WIL - LAU
3. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Island
5h 1m
Fly Nairobi to Malindi, bus, travel
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Malindi (MYD)NBO - MYD
2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamu
3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Island
7h 13m
Bus, travel via Mombasa
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasa
2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamu
3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Island
24h 41m

Nairobi (NBO) to Lamu Airport (LAU) flights

15Weekly Planes

2h 56mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ruiru to Lamu Island.

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Distance: 522.2 km
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Ruiru, Kenya and Lamu Island, Murang'A, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Ruiru to Lamu Island. However, you can take the bus to Ruai Bypass, take the bus to Taj Mall, take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Lamu Airport (LAU), then travel to Lamu Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fly Over to Lamu Island via Town Terminal, Nairobi, Malindi, Malindi, and Lamu in around 13h 10m.

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